PUPILS at a Crewe high school are taking a trip along the yellow brick road with a production of The Wizard of Oz.

Youngsters at St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School have been busy learning lines and trying on costumes for the show which runs tonight and tomorrow.

It is the latest in a long tradition of annual productions at the school and follows last year's success with the musical Oliver!

Head of drama and director, teacher Kerry Gerrish, says: 'The production involves more than 100 children from years 7 to 11 who are either acting, singing dancing, playing music or helping out as stage managers.

'We decided to stage the show because it offers a lot of variety. It gives the children the chance to take part in a polished performance and helps boost their confidence.

'All the effort has been put in after school with extra rehearsals on Sundays. Everyone has been so dedicated and really keen to be involved.'

Year 11 pupils Lilly Watson and Suzanne O'Brien play the Tin Man and Dorothy while Therese Casanova and Kevin Murphy in Year 10 and Gemma Cutler from Year 9 play The Lion, the Wizard and the Scarecrow.

The production runs tonight (Wednesday) and tomorrow at 7.30pm. For tickets priced £3, phone Miss Stone at St Thomas More High on 01270 568014.